Product Description

The ANT24-0700 is a D-Link Indoor 7dBi Gain Omni-Directional Antenna.PRODUCT FEATURES:360? Horizontal Spread & 24? Vertical Spread;RP-SMA Female Connector;Include RP-SMA to RP-TNC interface adaptor;1.5m extension cable attached for flexibility;Wall or Magnetic Mounting;Extend Wireless Range up to 1 KM.

Product Details

• Brand: D-Link
• Model: ANT24-0700
• Original language: English, French
• Dimensions: 16.00" h x 3.00" w x 8.00" l, 2.00 pounds

Features

• Provides 360° of enhanced signal coverage for an existing existing 802.11b/g wireless network
• Includes a 1.5 m extension cable for greater flexibility in placement
• Use ei SMA or TNC connectors with the included RP-SMA to RP-TNC conversion adapter
• Magnetic base unit has an incredible strong hold on any metal surface
• Enjoy the benefits of wireless connectivity at greater distances throughout your home or small office

From the Manufacturer
D-Link introduces the ANT24-0700 Omni-Directional 7dBi Indoor Antenna designed to provide extended coverage for an existing 802.11b/g wireless network. The omni-directional design of the ANT24-0700 offers dramatically increased wireless signal coverage in all directions. With 360° of better signal reception, this high-gain antenna will also improve data throughput at further distances. The D-Link ANT24-0700 Omni-Directional 7dBi Indoor Antenna connects to a variety of wireless PCI adapters, wireless routers and access points on the market today. Whether the wireless router or access point has a SMA or TNC connector, the ANT24-0700 comes with a RP-SMA to RP-TNC conversion adapter to accommodate either connector type. For maximum flexibility in placement, the ANT24-0700 comes with a magnetic base unit with 1.5m (4.9 feet) extension cable, and a mounting kit. The magnetic base unit has an incredible strong hold onto any metal surface. Avoid the cost and complexity of adding additional wireless access points or wireless repeaters when you can easily use the ANT24-0700. Enjoy the benefits of wireless connectivity at greater distances throughout your home or small office.

Features and Benefits

• Powerful signal reception in all directions
• Works with virtually any 802.11b/g compliant devices with a SMA or TNC connector
• Another example of D-Links incredible engineering, quality construction, and reliability
• Increase signal access in rooms on the opposite end of your house

Customer Reviews

A very nice replacement.
I bought this antenna because my original antenna on my router broke off (yes, there were running children involved). I do see a little more coverage in the house but what I really like about the unit is it's seperate base. You can put this in any number of different places to make it work best for you.

It does expand the range
Yes! It works!
It does expand the range very well.
You need to make sure there aren't many walls between the antenna and system/laptop. And ideally both antenna and system should be in the same plane (like, on tables of approximately same height). The product feels sturdy and reliable. Unpacking was irritating...could not find an easy way to cut that bullet proof plastic. Same story with most products these days.
I am not giving 5 stars due to the lack of published information about the range. I had to go through several sites and reviews before picking this one. The manufacturers should clearly publish how wide the range will be without walls and with walls instead of simply saying "7dbi" or "extend your range". And then they can add the list of factors that might effect the signals. I was in a hurry to return the product and could not capture details about the exact width of range.
In my case there are too many walls and I had to return the product.
Note that I was trying to capture signals from a friend's apartment 3 apartments(not buildings) away. I connected it to his router and placed close to his door. I could receive signals when I keep my main door open. I ended up calling Comcast (again) for a new connection.
Amazon's return policy is very fair and the process is easy to follow.
No shipping price was charged in my case. They survived the burst of dotcom bubble. They will survive the recession and elections ;)

Helps, But Not a Lot
I'm not sure if I'm having a hard time connecting other computers to my router because my router is upstairs and the computers I'm trying to connect to are downstairs, but this seems to have helped a little. I don't always get reception, but sometimes do. It does seem to make a difference to reposition both the antenna and the Wireless G adapter.